Description

Specialization:
Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

Job Summary:

Trident Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to join our Head & Neck Specialists practice located in Charleston, South Carolina.
 
Applicant Qualifications and Expectations:

• Graduated from an accredited school with successful completion of an approved PA or NP program
• Active South Carolina state license, or the ability to get a South Carolina license prior to starting
• BCLS, ACLS & as required training (training can be provided after hire)
• Two to Five years of current experience preferred in the specialty area of Head & Neck Surgery
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrates clinical experise, leadership, and teach in patient care
• Primary responsibility will be to provide direct patient care to Head Neck/acute care surgical patients throughout the hospital course of treatment and post discharge follow up, in accordance with the statutory limitations established for specialty.
• Will be expected to perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established specialty guidelines, departmental and hospital policies and procedures under general guidance and direction by surgeons and department director.
• Call responsibility split between 6 NPs/PAs
• Work in the clinic, in the ICU, and on the floor supporting the service.
• Will be integral member of the health care team and participate in all clinical, educational, and quality improvement activities of Head Neck/Surgical Services.

 
Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary driven by MGMA data and industry benchmarking
• Comprehensive health and financial benefit offerings
• Paid time off paired with allocated dollars and days toward CME

 
About Trident Medical Center:

• Trident Health is a 445-bed HCA Healthcare hospital system comprised of two acute care hospitals — Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center — and three freestanding emergency departments — Brighton Park Emergency, Moncks Corner Medical Center and Centre Pointe Emergency.
• Trident Medical Center is a 321-bed major medical center with a 24-hour emergency room and Level II Trauma Center
• Designated a Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center, seeking Comprehensive Stroke Designation
• Award-winning Heart Center; the South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery; the Trident Breast Care Center; and the Joseph M. Still Burn Clinic.
• Critical Care Services and 24/7 hospitalist and intensivist programs
• Proudly serving patients and families in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties for more than 40 years

 
An extraordinary coastal city, rich in history and traditions. Charleston, South Carolina has earned national and international recognition of distinction in economic development, access to global markets, tourism, medical care and entrepreneurial opportunity. Access to coastal waters and beaches is an added perk to this gorgeous city!